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CPC for kinetic and play sand
Which rules apply to kinetic and play sand
- Moldable sand products for children need heavy-metal screening of the sand/binder system and art-material evaluation when marketed as craft/play media.
- CPSIA section 101 total lead content in accessible substrate materials.
- 16 CFR part 1303 lead in paint and surface coatings where painted or coated.
- CPSIA section 103 tracking labels: manufacturer, location, and date of manufacture on product and packaging.
The testing and certification path
Binder chemistry, colorants, and dust/particle behavior. Bundled molds and tools are part of the set.
Book testing at a laboratory that is CPSC-accepted for each rule, issue the CPC in your own name citing the rules your report supports, and keep the certificate with its test report for at least five years. Marketplaces ask for the pair, not the certificate alone.
Questions people ask
Is kinetic sand just sand?
No — the proprietary binder changes the chemistry profile. Test the finished compound.
Do refill bags need their own CPC?
Yes when sold as a separate children’s product SKU.
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